Navy comparison: Brazil vs Colombia
Colombia's 237-ship navy outnumbers Brazil's 76 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 68 and 232 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 4 submarines, 12 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 219 patrol boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Colombia). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Colombia's is the Colombian National Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 237 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 232 as of 2025 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Colombian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 219 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Colombia?
Colombia has a larger navy with 237 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Colombia?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Colombia's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Colombia?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Colombia's 9.
How do the Brazil and Colombia navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 3.1 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (237 vs 76).